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The Keys to a Successful Business Merger

A business merger can be an exciting time full of promises of growth and continued success. It can also, however, be a great source of anxiety for those on either side of the table. Fortunately, there are certain steps that everyone involved in the business merger can take to help ensure...

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Common Business Disputes

What Are the Most Common Business Disputes in Pennsylvania?

Even the best-run companies encounter disagreements. Business disputes often arise from unclear contracts, broken agreements, or conflicts over employee relations and company policies. In Pennsylvania, business owners face a range of legal issues that can threaten operations and...

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Starting Your Own Business

Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Even those who have a solid vision for their business may still find the prospect of setting up shop daunting, to say the least. Sometimes, it is best to start with the basics. Make a list of concrete steps you need to...

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What is a Force Majeure Clause?

Business contracts can be essential to helping ensure business deals go right. They can also be essential in protecting you and your business should things go wrong. Over the past few years, for instance, the pandemic has forced many business dealings to go south, with no fault on the part of the...

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Partnership Agreement Value Standard

A partnership has many important provisions that will guide the business through the good times and the tough times. Transitioning periods can fall into either or both of these categories. For instance, if one partner wants to leave the partnership, it can be an opportunity for them to leave an endeavor to...

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Choosing the Right Business Partner

Sometimes business partners form their business form the ground up together, right from the get-go. Other times, a person may start a business or come up with a business idea and then decided that the business could benefit from bringing in a partner. Of course, engaging in a business partnership is...

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Business Contract Liquidated Damages Clause

When we put a business contract in place, we hope that everything works out as it should. We hope that the other party upholds their end of the bargain and that things proceed smoothly. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Breaches not only occur in business contracts, but they are...

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What are Adhesion Contracts?

In running a business, it is likely that you will encounter a large number and wide variety of contract types. You are also likely to use a number of different contracts in running your business. Sometimes, there will be recurring contracts that need to be signed by clients, customers, and other...

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Professional Corporations

Are you looking to form a business with a group of fellow licensed professionals? Whether you are a doctor, attorney, architect, public accountant, or a member of a profession requiring some kind of licensure, you may be interested in registering your business as a professional corporation with the Pennsylvania Secretary of...

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Subchapter S Versus Subchapter C Corporations

Subchapter S and Subchapter C Corporations may be similar in name, but they have some key differences of which you should be aware. After all, how you set up your business will have a profound impact on how it is set up, taxed, and run. With such a foundational choice like how...

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